Lin-Manuel Miranda Apologizes
for ‘In the Heights’ Colorism.
On Monday, Lin-Manuel Miranda took to social media to
issue a public apology for his recent movie, ‘In the Heights.’.
The film has been at the center of
controversy in recent days.
The film has been at the center of
controversy in recent days.
Many have pointed out a severe lack of
dark-skinned Afro-Latino representation. .
Many have pointed out a severe lack of
dark-skinned Afro-Latino representation. .
Many have pointed out a severe lack of
dark-skinned Afro-Latino representation. .
I’m seeing the discussion around Afro-Latino
representation in our film this weekend
and it is clear that many in our dark-skinned
Afro-Latino community don’t feel sufficiently
represented within it, particularly among
the leading roles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, via Twitter.
Miranda acknowledged the “hurt and frustration
over colorism” and apologized for falling short. .
I can hear the hurt and frustration
over colorism, of feeling still unseen
in the feedback. I hear that without
sufficient dark-skinned Afro-Latino
representation, the work feels extractive
of the community we wanted so much
to represent with pride and joy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, via Twitter.
In trying to paint a mosaic of this community,
we fell short. I’m truly sorry, Lin-Manuel Miranda, via Twitter.
He went on to thank people for their “honest feedback”
and promise he was dedicated to “learning and evolving.” .
I’m learning from the feedback, I thank
you for raising it, and I’m listening … I’m
dedicated to the learning and evolving we
all have to do to make sure we are honoring
our diverse and vibrant community. , Lin-Manuel Miranda, via Twitter